Meeting Startup Investors at a Bigger SXSW

Mar 5, 2013 12:59 pm ET

Associated Press

SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN, WSJ reporter: South By Southwest, which kicks off Friday, has been popular among startup devotees for years. But some early fans say the festival’s growing popularity is hurting its value proposition. What was once an under-the-radar affair has become a trendy, mainstream gala, raising concerns that going may no longer be worthwhile for entrepreneurs looking to meet investors, potential co-founders or others who could potentially have a significant impact on their businesses.

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